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Wedding Video Tips

Your Wedding On Video - How To Find A Good Videographer

Videography is an artform in its own right - gone are the
days of shaky, badly lit home videos of your wedding. An
experienced videographer can suit your requirements with a style
and technique that would make your video look fit for a movie
award. Keep these questions in mind when you are hiring your
videographer.

Ask what their style is - artsy, documentary or direct
(interviews with your wedding guests) so you can work out whether
it compliments the atmosphere you wish to have at your wedding. The
last thing you need is a comical twist on an elegant and formal
affair - unless that is what you intended.

How many weddings has the videographer done before? Ask
to see samples of their work so you can see their style in
action.

Have they won any awards? Are they a member of any
associations that offer some kind of guarantee of
quality?

How do they co-ordinate with a wedding
photographer?

Have they ever shot at your wedding location before? You
may be able to see footage to see what the conditions are like for
yourself.

Does the videographer have any other bookings on your
wedding day causing any time constraints?

Are you dealing with the videographer who will be
shooting your wedding?

What type of equipment will they be using? Will they have
back-up equipment should something fail?

Ask about editing. Ask them to explain to you what they
will do to your footage. You may want to keep raw, unedited footage
as well as the finished version. Ask about the transitions between
frames, there are some fancy ones available that can either enhance
or make your wedding video look tacky.

Ask about lighting. You may be required to may additional
lighting to enable better taping. However, certain lighting
conditions will capture more of a romantic look - make sure you
discuss your needs.

How much does the videographer charge and for how long?
Are there package deals available - ask to see a price
list.